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SATURDAY
LADIES EMBRACE MINISTRIES will host a car wash and bake sale from 10 a.m. to noon.
TIMBERS CROSSING FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 277 Loch Haven Road, Rockingham, will host its second annual women’s conference at 11 a.m. Scheduled speakers include Sharon Wingate, JoAnn Mauldin, Anita Collins and Judy Deese. There will be testimonies, special singing and the SCC Drama Team. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Kathy Fields at 910-331-7532 or Donna Tyler at 910-995-2249,
SUNDAY
MOUNT CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 685 Ledbetter Road, Rockingham, will be having a Father’s Day/Men’s Day program with Sunday school beginning at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11:15 a.m. The message will be delivered by the Rev. Robert Dikes of Faith Baptist Church, Gibsonville. Everyone is invited.
MAPLE STREET FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 142 Maple St., Rockingham, will have its Old Fashion Camp Meeting at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday and 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily June 19-22 with two guest speakers in the morning services and one preacher in the evening. Lunch will be provided Monday through Thursday following the morning services.
ST. LUKE NO. 2 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 119 Morrow St., Hamlet, Pastor Darrell McSween will preach for the 10:30 a.m. morning service. The public is invited to come out and enjoy praise and worship service.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH will hold Vacation Bible School June 19-23 from 9 a.m. to noon. The theme for the week is “Celebrate Jesus.” There will be classes available from 2 years through adult. All are welcome. Host pastor is the Rev. John A. Jackson.
ST. MARY’S HOLINESS CHURCH, Dobbins Heights, will hold its Vacation Bible School June 19-23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
CORDOVA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 130 Ledbetter St., Cordova, will have its Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. June 19-21. The theme for the week will be “HayDay! Growing in Friendship With Jesus” for ages 4 and up.
COBB MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH, 108 Safie 6th St., Rockingham, will host its Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 22-23 and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 24. Commencement will conclude at 6 p.m. on June 25. The theme for the week is “Galactic Starveyors.” There will be crafts, music, food and fun for ages 3 to youth with adult classes included.
FIRST BAPTIST, FIRST UNITED METHODIST AND FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES are joining together again for a community Vacation Bible School. It will be held at First Baptist Church in Rockingham (201 N. Randolph Street) June 26-30 from 9 a.m. to noon. All children ages 3 through 5 grade are welcome. Come join us as we learn about being heroes in God’s eyes.
UPCOMING-ONGOING
MOUNT LEBANON CHURCH OF GOD, 9869 N.C. 211 East, Aberdeen, will host a church revival titled “5 Days of Holy Ghost” at 7 p.m. nightly June 21-23 and at 6 p.m. on June 24-25. Guest speakers include Apostle Margie L. Gallman of Gallman International Ministry, Elder Yolanda Bowers, Pastor Tashia Castellano, Pastor Chris Green, Pastor Mary Baldwin and Deacon Jeffrey Watkins.
KINGDOM INSTITUTE O.F.W.B., 1971 U.S. 1 N., Rockingham, will be hosting a Men’s Conference on June 23 and June 24. The theme will be “Men on the Mission” with scripture Matthew 28:19-20. Friday night service will begin at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Pastor Michael Patrick of Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church. On Saturday at 10 a.m., workshop presenters will include Elder Carlos Campbell of Emmanuel Pentecost Church, Pastor Coleman Elliott of Lillington Grove, and Elder Cliff Johnson of Raleigh.
FAITH TEMPLE HOLINESS CHURCH, Windblow, will be having its Rainbow Tea on June 24 at 5 p.m. Please come out and help us lift up the name of Jesus. For more information, contact Pastor Shirley McLaughlin at 910-656-0410 or 910-730-4768.
NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH’S Women of Strength Ministry and Ladies Auxiliary presents Women of Strength: Empowering women workshop series and celebration service in honor of late Elder June Ava Jackson on June 24 beginning at 10 a.m. and 25 at 3 p.m. with guest speaker First Lady Glenda Barnes of Greater Zion Holy Temple UHC in Sanford.
NEW LIFE MINISTRY AND FAITH CENTER, 121 Wortham St., Wadesboro, will celebrate the first half of its pastor’s first anniversary at 7 p.m. on June 24. Choirs and dance teams are invited to participate with two selections.
ST. LUKE NO. 2 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 119 Morrow St., Hamlet, Pastor Darrell McSween will preach for the 10:30 a.m. morning service on June 25. The public is invited to come out and enjoy praise and worship service.
NEW LIFE MINISTRY AND FAITH CENTER, 121 Wortham St., Wadesboro, will continue the celebration of its pastor’s first anniversary at 11:15 a.m. on June 25 with guest speaker Pastor Janice Martin of West End along with her congregation. Lunch will be served following the service. A 3 p.m. service will be rendered from Pastor Dockery of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Hoffman.
GREEN LAKE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 507 Green Lake Road, Rockingham, will celebrate its family and friends day at 3 p.m. on June 25 with guest speaker Pastor James Baldwin of Bible Church of God in Windblow along with his choir and congregation. Dinner will be served. For more information, contact Deaconess Annie McLendon at 910-997-2384.
FAITH TEMPLE HOLINESS CHURCH, Windblow, will be having our Pastoral Anniversary on June 30 at 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be Joletha Dockery from Bessie Chapel. Please come out and help us lift up the name of Jesus. For more information, contact Pastor Shirley McLaughlin at 910-656-0410 or 910-730-4768.
SPRING HILL WESLEYAN CHURCH, located off N.C. 38 on Spring Hill Church Road, Hamlet, will have its country breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. on July 1. Price is $6 for all-you-can-eat. Carry out plates are available. Funds raised will go for future projects, missions and those in need.
ST. LUKE NO. 2 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 119 Morrow St., Hamlet, Pastor Darrell McSween will preach for the 10:30 a.m. morning service on July 2. The public is invited to come out and enjoy praise and worship service.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 406 McDonald Ave., Hamlet, has Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6:30 p.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night Bible study is at 7 p.m.
GREATER DIGGS CHAPEL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, 1258 Old Cheraw Hwy., Rockingham, has free sweet potatoes for anyone who wants them. They are beside the fellowship hall, and no one needs to be at the church to come and pick them up. Bring something to put them in. For more information, call Preston Waddell at 910-895-1739.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 311 Marlboro St., Hamlet, gathers for worship on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. for a service of Holy Communion using the traditional readings of the church. The church is active in the community through a food ministry that touches many people in Richmond County. For more information, call 910-582-0729.
PRAYER DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES, 108 School St., Rockingham, hosts a feeding program for the homeless each Wednesday.
HARVEST MINISTRIES CONGREGATIONAL HOLINESS CHURCH, 103 Harvest Church Road, Rockingham will have Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night Bible study will be at 6 p.m.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OUTREACH MINISTRIES will have a soup kitchen from 9 to 10:15 a.m. every Sunday and from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. every Tuesday. No one is turned away. Food furnished by the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina and donations.
POPLAR SPRINGS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH will be having a noonday Bible study and prayer meeting every Wednesday. The church will also provide breakfast for worshipers every first Sunday. Everyone is invited. For information, call 910-997-2468.
ROCKINGHAM CHURCH OF CHRIST is offering a free home Bible study by mail for those who think the Bible is too hard to understand. The community is invited. Call 910-895-4035 and clearly leave your name and mailing address.
BAND NO. 2 OF THE CHURCH OF GOD is offering homebound prayer meetings to the homes of people who can’t get out to go to church due to illness. Call for an appointment for prayer or Bible study services in your home at 910-997-1213.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 406 McDonald Ave., Hamlet, will open its doors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday to pray for the nation. Everyone is invited. For information, call the church at 910-582-0289.
TABERNACLE OF FAITH PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH, 101 Pine St., Hamlet, will have noonday prayer from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. The church will also have Bible study from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Every second and fourth Thursday of each month, its food bank will be opened.
NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1596 U.S. 74 East, Hamlet, will have community prayer service at 6 p.m. each Tuesday of the month. This is a prayer service for local communities and the nation. All are invited to attend.
MORNING STAR HOUSE OF REFUGE, 120 McArthur St., Hamlet, will have a 10 a.m. morning service and a 7 p.m. night service every first, second and third Sunday of the month. Bible study will be from 6 to 7 p.m. every Thursday. All are invited to attend.
FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH, 987 U.S. 1 North, Rockingham, offers two services on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday school is in between at 10 a.m., and Sunday evening services take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday night Bible study will be at 7 p.m.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OUTREACH MINISTRIES, 148 Daniels St., Hamlet, offers Sunday morning breakfast and delivery at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. and morning worship at 11:45 a.m. Every second Sunday, it will offer its Sister 2 Sister program at 4:30 p.m. The church will have its Tuesday soup kitchen at 5:45 p.m., Tuesday Bible study at 7 p.m., Friday morning food box at 10:30 a.m., Friday night service at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday morning food box at 10:30 a.m.
KINGDOM INSTITUTE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 1971 U.S. 1 N., Rockingham, will have prayer and impartation at 6 p.m. and Bible study from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. Sunday school is held at 10 a.m. and morning worship with youth empowerment at 11 a.m. on Sundays.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OUTREACH MINISTRIES, 148 Daniels St., Hamlet, has a prayer line open from noon until 1 p.m. each Tuesday and Friday. Call 910-716-9106. We will be happy to pray with you. Or, you can call any time and leave your prayer request, and a minister will return your call.
SIDNEY GROVE CHURCH OF DELIVERANCE, 401 McIntyre Road, Ellerbe, will have community Bible study at 7 p.m. each Thursday and community noon-day prayer from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday. All are invited to attend.
GREATER HARVEST PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH, 8720 Peeles Chapel Road, Laurel Hill, will have Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m., intercessory prayer at 6:30 p.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.
MCDONALD BAPTIST CHURCH will have Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night services include Mission Friends, GAs, RAs and Acteens at 6:45 p.m., Bible study at 7 p.m. and choir practice at 7:45 p.m.
COBB MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH will have Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night Bible study will be at 7 p.m. and includes teen programs such as RAs and GAs each week.
EAST ROCKINGHAM FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 189 Airport Road, Rockingham, will have Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. each Sunday. Wednesday night Bible study will be at 7 p.m. each week. Come visit with us. For more information, call 910-817-7496.